Train from Avignon Centre to Sierre/Siders

🇫🇷 Avignon Centre → 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders

Straight-line Distance

338 km

NE (38.4°)

Rail Distance

~439 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 44m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

78.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 7.5 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 85.8 kg

Taking the train saves 78.3 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Avignon Centre
🇨🇭

Destination

Sierre/Siders

Journey Tips

From Avignon, TGV Lyria services head north via Lyon to Geneva, with onward SBB connections into the Valais. Note that Avignon Centre and Avignon TGV are separate stations, so check your departure carefully. Carry valid travel documents for the Swiss border.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhone Valley corridor north of Avignon, passing through the Ardèche foothills and the volcanic landscapes of the Massif Central's eastern edge, provides a classically varied southern French panorama.

Booking Tip

Book TGV Lyria from Lyon via lyria.com or SNCF Connect, and SBB connections via sbb.ch; advance booking of four to six weeks is advisable for the best Lyria fares on the Lyon-Geneva corridor.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Sierre/Siders

🇨🇭 Brunnen 114 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 130 km 🇨🇭 Erstfeld 104 km 🇨🇭 Flüelen 107 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 34 km

Also from Avignon Centre

🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 392 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 480 km 🇨🇭 Sion 324 km 🇮🇹 Milan 388 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 378 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Avignon Centre to Sierre/Siders takes approximately 1h 44m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~439 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Avignon Centre to Sierre/Siders is approximately 439 km (338 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Avignon Centre to Sierre/Siders emits approximately 7.5 kg of CO2, compared to 85.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 78.3 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Avignon Centre to Sierre/Siders typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Avignon Centre and Sierre/Siders.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27